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Inspired by Sunday Parkways, Beaverton to get ‘Sunday Trailways’

Buffered Bike Lane with a bike symbol and arrow pointing forward

Event will encourage folks to get out and enjoy the Fanno Creek Trail.
(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland

The Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District (THPRD) has just announced its first ever “Sunday Trailways” event will be held on June 24th.

THPRD spokesman Bob Wayt says they’ve recognized the success of Portland’s Sunday Parkways (which boasted a crowd of nearly 30,000 last month), and they wanted to give Beaverton-area residents something similar. Wayt calls Sunday Trailways an “active outdoor event with a twist.”

The free event is scheduled to run from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm and will celebrate the Fanno Creek Trail (which we happened to write about earlier today). There will be activities for all ages at various points along the path, which runs 4 1/2 miles from the Garden Home Recreation Center to Greenway Park. Some of the scenic areas along the route are the Koll Wetlands, the Fanno Farmhouse and Vista Brook Park.

Year: 2008
Brand: Cannondale
Model: CAAD 8-8
Color:Gray/blue
Serial: VM07399
Photo: http://www.flickr.com/photos/78332658@N00/7160622369/
Stolen in Portland, OR 97212
Stolen:2012-06-6
Stolen From: My locked garage. The doors had been kicked down during a larger robbery. 12th and Thompson
Neighborhood: Irvington
Owner: Richard Malena
OwnerEmail: rmalena@gmail.com
Reward: $200
Description: Bought from River City Outlet last May, this bike has seen a good 2000 miles of road and commuting wear, and was a few days shy of the summer tuneup. Right bar tape is worn, rear brake cable is kinked needs to be replaced, the whole beast is dirty. Two water bottle holders, front headlight were both attached. This time, they didn’t steal the helmet.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 12-48413
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Another collision at notorious N Broadway/Flint/Wheeler intersection – UPDATED

Still from KGW video footage this morning.

This morning there was a serious collision on N. Broadway between N. Flint and N. Wheeler — an intersection that has been identified by the City as one of the worst in Portland for bike/car collisions. According to reader who rolled up on the aftermath, it happened at about 6:30 am. The collision was also spotted by KGW’s Sky8 chopper as it flew over the area checking morning traffic.

Reader Jo Price says he saw a police officer, “loading up a very smashed up bike,” into a patrol car. I haven’t gotten word about the rider’s condition, but judging from the shattered windshield of the SUV seen on the KGW footage (below), it was likely somewhat serious.

Check out the image shared by a KGW Sky8 pilot via Twitter:

Via @Sky8JJ on Twitter

For another look at the collision’s aftermath, watch the KGW video:

Getting cleaned up.
(Photos and story by Will Vanlue)

The Fanno Creek Trail, which the Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation Department is grooming for a name-change to the Fanno Creek Greenway, will soon be a little safer for people traveling around Main Street in Tigard.

I was passing through the area the other day and noticed crews spraying herbicide on overgrown blackberries on an existing but inaccessible piece of the popular path north of Highway 99.

Blumenauer in D.C. in March.
(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland)

Portland native Earl Blumenauer has served in elected office in Oregon since 1972 when he won a seat in the Oregon House of Representatives at the age of 24. He’s been in politics ever since. On June 14th, Blumenauer’s supporters will throw him a big party to commemorate his 40 years in office.

The event, dubbed “40 Years of Leadership,” will take place at Memorial Coliseum and will include performances by Pink Martini and Storm Large.

During his four decades of leadership, Blumenauer has presided over much of the bicycle and transportation legacy that our region is so well known for. From his position as head of the City of Portland Department of Public Works (what we now call the Bureau of Transportation) from 1987 to 1996, Blumenauer (with Mia Birk as his right-hand woman) oversaw an explosion in bikeway miles. From his office in Washington D.C., where he’s served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives since 1996, Blumenauer is without a doubt the most influential and well-known champion for bicycling on Capitol Hill.

Our bike lanes welcome you Mr. Olshey.

[Publisher’s Note: Turns out that this “bike lanes” thing, as reported by ESPN’s John Hollinger, is part of an ongoing joke he plays with his readers about Portland. See end of post for full update/explanation. — Jonathan]

The Portland Trail Blazers announced today that, after nearly one year without one, they’ve named Neil Olshey as their General Manager. The move seems to be something of a coup for the Blazers, as he comes to Portland from the Los Angeles Clippers, a team that has made a dramatic turnaround from laughingstock of the NBA to legit playoff contender.

At this point, you’re probably wondering why I’m sharing this news on BikePortland. Well, as many of you know from our Bike to Blazers events (which come to think of it, we should fire back up this coming season), I love basketball. Even if you don’t care about the Blazers, as an urban transportation activist and citizen of Portland, you should appreciate that the team has a significant impact on our city in many ways.

But even just naming a new GM obviously isn’t Front Page worthy on this blog… So, the reason I’m sharing it is because it seems Mr. Olshey is something of a bike fan.

TriMet announced today that construction of their Portland-Milwaukie Light Rail Transit Project will mean traffic detours beginning this month.

Of particular interest is the closure of the SE Powell overcrossing and a detour near the south end of the Eastbank Esplanade.

Beginning June 15th and continuing for “about a year” TriMet will be working on the demolition of the SE Powell Blvd overpass. The overpass will be closed through the summer of 2013 while a new structure is built in its place.

Below are more details from TriMet about the work they’re doing as well as detour maps for both areas:

The Portland Police Bureau Traffic Division just released a series of videos to debunk what they call “the top five most common traffic myths.” All the videos could apply to people riding bicycles and one of them is targeted specifically at bike traffic.

The PPB says the videos cover issues that officers frequently hear as excuses when citations are issued. The videos are narrated by PPB Traffic Division Sergeant Bret Barnum. Along with the videos, Sgt. Barnum shares the specific Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) that goes along with them.

Here they are:

Year: 2011
Brand: Diamondback
Model: Overdrive
Color:Satin Black
Size:20″
Serial: U15K23218
Photo: http://mountain-bikes.findthebest.com/sites/default/files/796/media/images/Diamondback_Overdrive_Mountain_Bike.jpg
Stolen in Portland, OR 97201
Stolen:2012-06-4
Stolen From: PSU campus in between Lincoln Hall and Cramer Hall just off of Broadway and Market St.
Neighborhood: Downtown – PSU
Owner: Kris Mendoza
OwnerEmail: kris.a.mendoza@gmail.com
Reward: $100
Description: The bike is stock with a few added accessories: front/rear fenders, front/rear lights, hand pump. Also, rear reflector is broken off.

Please call if you have any info: 503-327-9715
Police record with: Portland PD/PSU Security
Police reference#: 12000439
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

White with Stars & Strips Cannondale F2000 2000?

Year: 2000?
Brand: Cannondale
Model: F2000
Color:White with Stars & Strips
Size:XL Mtn frame
Serial: KG 05192
Photo: http://salem-or.americanlisted.com/bicycles/cannondale-f2000-cadd4-lefty-650-south-salem_21878659.html
Stolen in Portland, OR 97202
Stolen:2012-05-22
Stolen From: 9th & Cora St.
Neighborhood: Brooklyn
Owner: Dan Hewett
OwnerEmail: dthewey@hotmail.com
Reward: $300
Description: The picture is a picture of a one very similar to mine (but not mine).

VOLVO edition, Cadd4, lefty, gun/fishing pole clips on handlebars,
bottle rack, new R brakes and wheel.
Police record with: Portland Police, Central Precint
Police reference#: 1244077
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

red Schwin Free spirit

Brand: Schwin
Model: Free spirit
Color:red
Size:womens
Stolen in Portland, OR 97214
Stolen:2012-06-3
Stolen From: 24th and hawthorne
Neighborhood: SE
Owner: Katie Torguson
OwnerEmail: katiebrooke1989@gmail.com
Reward: yes
Description: Red frame,red/pink tires
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Avocado Green Yellow Rims Schwin Road Bike 1990

Year: 1990
Brand: Schwin
Model: Road Bike
Color:Avocado Green Yellow Rims
Size:Large
Photo: http://kikimoli.blogspot.com/2011_11_01_archive.html
Stolen in Porland, OR 97202
Stolen:2012-06-4
Stolen From: Do it best Hardware on 37th and Division
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland
Owner: Benjamin Jensen
OwnerEmail: benswingin@gmail.com
Reward: $50
Description: Avocado Schwinn with bright yellow rims and a crane bell. Dark Green Crank set. (336)558-5160 Thank you for keeping an eye out!
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 12-47976
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

Inspired by Sunday Parkways, Beaverton to get ‘Sunday Trailways’

Gray/blue Cannondale CAAD 8-8 2008

Another collision at notorious N Broadway/Flint/Wheeler intersection – UPDATED

Progress on new Fanno Creek Trail connection

Gala event, concert will toast Blumenauer’s 40 year career

New Blazers GM picks Portland over L.A. because of “bike lanes” – UPDATED

Light rail construction means detours on Esplanade, SE Powell

New Portland Police Bureau videos aim to debunk “traffic myths”

Satin Black Diamondback Overdrive 2011

White with Stars & Strips Cannondale F2000 2000?

red Schwin Free spirit

Avocado Green Yellow Rims Schwin Road Bike 1990

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